〜あとで
Meaning
After doing
Explanation
V-ta form / Noun + の + あとで
Examples
ご飯を食べたあとで、薬を飲みます。
📐 Formation
| Form | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Affirmative | 〜あとで | See examples above |
| Negative | 〜あとで → change ending | Practice with different verbs |
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
Memorizing this pattern in isolation isn't enough — JLPT always tests grammar in context.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
「〜あとで」appears in もんだい1 (grammar fill-in) where you select the correct particle or ending, and in もんだい2 (sentence composition) where you arrange scrambled words.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「〜あとで」mean?+
「〜あとで」means "After doing". V-ta form / Noun + の + あとで It is a JLPT N5 grammar point.
How do you use 「〜あとで」?+
Example: ご飯を食べたあとで、薬を飲みます。.
Is 「〜あとで」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, it appears in the grammar section (もんだい1) and reading passages.
Practice 「〜あとで」 in context